{"id":3811,"date":"2018-10-19T08:06:08","date_gmt":"2018-10-19T15:06:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sfaudiology.com\/?p=3811"},"modified":"2019-02-26T18:51:12","modified_gmt":"2019-02-26T18:51:12","slug":"why-you-need-a-hearing-aid-consultation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/why-you-need-a-hearing-aid-consultation\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Need a Hearing Aid Consultation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\"><br \/>\n{<br \/>\n  \"@context\" : \"http:\/\/schema.org\",<br \/>\n  \"@type\" : \"Article\",<br \/>\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {<br \/>\n         \"@type\": \"WebPage\",<br \/>\n         \"@id\": \"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/why-you-need-a-hearing-aid-consultation\/\"<br \/>\n},<br \/>\n  \"name\" : \"Why You Need a Hearing Aid Consultation\",<br \/>\n  \"author\" : {<br \/>\n    \"@type\" : \"Organization\",<br \/>\n    \"name\" : \"San Francisco Audiology\"<br \/>\n  },<br \/>\n  \"datePublished\" : \"2018-10-19\",\/\/ Date format is yyyy-mm-dd<br \/>\n  \"dateModified\" : \"2018-10-19\",\/\/ Date format is yyyy-mm-dd<br \/>\n  \"image\": {<br \/>\n\"@type\": \"ImageObject\",<br \/>\n\"url\": \"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/hearing-aid-prices.jpg\",<br \/>\n\"width\": 696,<br \/>\n\"height\": 100<br \/>\n},<br \/>\n  \"articleSection\" : \"If you\u2019ve been diagnosed with hearing loss, hearing aids are likely the solution. Selecting a pair isn\u2019t that simple.\",<br \/>\n  \"articleBody\" : \"If you\u2019ve been diagnosed with hearing loss, hearing aids are likely to be the solution your audiologist recommends. But selecting a pair isn\u2019t a simple process; there are many factors to consider.\",<br \/>\n  \"url\" : \"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/why-you-need-a-hearing-aid-consultation\/\",<br \/>\n  \"headline\" : \"Why You Need a Hearing Aid Consultation\",<br \/>\n  \"publisher\" : {<br \/>\n    \"@type\" : \"Organization\",<br \/>\n    \"name\" : \"San Francisco Audiology\",<br \/>\n    \"logo\": {<br \/>\n\"@type\": \"ImageObject\",<br \/>\n\"url\": \"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/sfaudiology-logo.jpg\",<br \/>\n\"width\": 100,<br \/>\n\"height\": 60<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n  }<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n<\/script><br \/>\nIf you\u2019ve been diagnosed with <strong>hearing loss<\/strong> in San Rafael, hearing aids are likely to be the solution your audiologist recommends. But selecting a pair isn\u2019t a simple process; there are many factors to consider. In honor of National Audiology Awareness Month, celebrated every October, we\u2019re going to talk about the importance of hearing aid consultations in helping you choose a pair of hearing aids that are best suited for your hearing loss.<\/p>\n<h2>What is a Hearing Aid Consultation?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-3726\" title=\"hearing aid consultation\" src=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/hearing-aid-prices.jpg\" alt=\"hearing aid consultation \" width=\"243\" height=\"162\"><\/p>\n<p>National Audiology Awareness Month gives audiologists an opportunity to spread awareness of audiology and educate the public on hearing protection. Considering the prevalence of <a title=\"hearing loss | San Francisco Audiology\" href=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/hearing-loss\/hearing-loss-faq\/\">hearing loss<\/a> \u2013 48 million people nationwide are affected, meaning about one out of every five Bay Area residents experiences hearing impairment to a certain degree \u2013 many people will get to know an audiologist pretty well.<\/p>\n<p>What they might not understand is how important a hearing aid consultation is when it comes to selecting hearing aids. After all, <a title=\"hearing aids | mayoclinic.org\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/hearing-loss\/in-depth\/hearing-aids\/art-20044116\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hearing aids<\/a> aren\u2019t one-size-fits-all. There are a wide variety of styles available from many different manufacturers. Choosing the right ones without having a hearing aid consultation would be akin to throwing a dart at a board.<\/p>\n<p>The <a title=\"hearing aid consultation | San Francisco Audiology\" href=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-consultations-fittings\/\">hearing aid consultation<\/a> is a multi-step process. Your audiologist will discuss the different types of hearing aids available and help you select one that is appropriate for your lifestyle and hearing needs. He or she will go over care and maintenance of your hearing aids, teaching you how to use them correctly and make adjustments for different hearing environments. You\u2019ll learn how to change the batteries and clean them properly.<\/p>\n<p>Next up is the fitting. This involves programming your hearing aids to the optimum settings for your specific hearing needs. Your <a title=\"audiologist | San Francisco Audiology\" href=\"https:\/\/sfaudiology.com\/about-us\/meet-the-staff\/\">audiologist<\/a> will check the physical fit to make sure they are comfortable and, after programming them to your hearing loss and lifestyle needs, will have you try them out. This test run allows your audiologist to measure the volume levels to ensure you are properly hearing the full range of sounds and make adjustments to provide the correct levels of amplification for your hearing loss.<\/p>\n<p>Another important step of the process is counseling. Your audiologist wants to ensure you have realistic expectations for your hearing aids. It\u2019s important to understand that they are not a cure for hearing loss \u2013 there is no such thing \u2013 and they do have certain limitations. However, they will help you communicate more easily and, when used correctly and consistently, should noticeably improve your quality of life. Learning what to expect from your hearing aids before you ever wear them will help you achieve the maximum benefit. In addition, you\u2019ll learn tips and strategies for <a title=\"better communication | webmd.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/healthy-aging\/features\/complementary-hearing-loss-strategies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">better communication<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>After you\u2019ve been wearing your hearing aids for a short period, you\u2019ll come back for a follow-up visit. During this appointment, your audiologist will fine-tune and adjust your hearing aids as needed, taking time to answer any questions you might have. Keep in mind that it often takes several weeks to adjust your hearing aids to their maximum effectiveness, so additional fitting appointments might be needed during the rehabilitation process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve been diagnosed with hearing loss in San Rafael, hearing aids are likely to be the solution your audiologist recommends. But selecting a pair isn\u2019t a simple process; there are many factors to consider. In honor of National Audiology Awareness Month, celebrated every October, we\u2019re going to talk about the importance of hearing aid&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3726,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"415-362-2901 San Rafael | If you\u2019ve been diagnosed with hearing loss, hearing aids are likely the solution. 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